Mrs. Jollie V. Fields

FIELDS, Mrs. Jollie V. - Age 81, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 at McLaren - Flint. Family hour 12 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2015 at New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church, 1035 E. Carpenter Rd., with funeral service commencing at 1 p.m. Elder Patrick W. Sanders, Sr., officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 12 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Fields will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday. Mother Jollie Fields was a warm, outgoing lady with a heart for helping others. Wherever she went people gravitated to the love radiating from her heart. She was born May 14, 1934 in Seguin, TX, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton and Zenobia (Turner) McKinney. Her parents named her Jollie because of her cheerful disposition. Mother Fields was a true Texan at heart. However, her big brother served with a soldier in Korea. When that soldier saw a photo of Jollie, he started writing her…those must have been some letters, because five years later after meeting just once she wed that soldier and in 1954 moved with him to Michigan. They shared 61 wonderful, loving years together and raised three daughters. Mother Fields earned her beautician’s license and enjoyed many years styling hair. She also dedicated herself to working diligently in the church and for more than 25 years served as president of the church mission. In 1994 she founded Project Hope through the New Jerusalem Ella Owen’s Mission. With faithful volunteers and generous contributors she was able to provide more than 4,000 school outfits and uniforms to Flint area children. Her efforts were recognized in 2006 with the Priority Children Outstanding Senior Award. A smart and organized woman, she ran the fundraising campaign, organized the shopping trips, kept the books and planned the distribution of the clothes and school supplies. She also loved organizing thank you programs and praise services. It gave her special joy to partner with people so they could display their talents during those services. She loved studying the bible, watching Christian programs and sharing ideas about biblical teachings with others in the church. Mother Jollie Fields was a fun-loving person, who enjoyed talking and laughing with her daughters and siblings, spending time with family and friends, planting pretty flowers and cooking delicious, elaborate family dinners. She also enjoyed fashion, and particularly liked soft, feminine dresses and sparkly suits. She was a doting mom, very proud of all her children, grandchildren and always amazed and tickled by her great-grandbabies. A sweet, gentle lady with an elegant demeanor, she made those she encountered feel appreciated and loved. And she was dearly loved by her family, friends and church family. Mother Fields leaves to cherish precious memories her husband Milton; Children: Denise Isom (Jerry), Arlesia Fields of Flint and Shirley Fields of Houston, TX; Grandchildren: Dr. RaShawn Venerable (Amanda) of Britton, MI, Preston Fields (Kathy) of Houston, TX, and Kelly Venerable-Webb (Vernell) , Jerry Isom, Jr. and daughter Adriana and Kenyatta Walters and son Jaylen of Flint and great-grandchildren: Ryan, Taylor, Colette, Stephen, Gabriel and Kayla; Sisters: Myrtlene (Curtis) Fields of Grand Blanc, MI and Mary Jewell Clancy of Seguin, TX and Brothers: Charles McKinney of San Antonio, TX and Carlton McKinney , Jr. of Seguin, TX, and many nieces and nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law and friends. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Brothers: Matthew, Clifford and Marvin, and Sisters: Lola, Louise, Gloria and Betty Lou, all of Texas. The family would like to thank the nursing and respiratory staffs at Hurley and McLaren Hospitals, niece Shauntay Packnet and the entire staff at Willowbrook Manor and Marsha Hill and the caregivers from Loving Hands in Flint. We are also grateful for the support shown from the deacons, mission, ministers, hospitality staff, the entire New Jerusalem church family, and our Pastor, Elder Patrick Sanders and good friend Lady Ann Sanders.

Mrs. Jollie V. Fields

May 14, 1934 - July 4, 2015